Chapter 109: 105, [Star Skill: Hidden Wood] (Seeking subscription and monthly tickets)
Zhao Lei and his team left. The Detective Department officers also departed. General Hu Nan, along with Military Doctor Tong Fangyu, a colonel-ranked officer, also came to bid Lu Lin farewell; it was already quite an ordeal for so many of them to gather.
The members of the Star Guide Association, including Guan Yue, left as well. The group from the Wild Kill Martial Arts Hall, led by Guan Pingchao, also departed. As for Lu Lin’s classmates, apart from a few close to Ma Yan who accompanied her to the hospital, the others offered Lu Lin some words of encouragement before leaving. Only Lu Lin’s relatives remained, many of whom stayed to help clear the aftermath.
The once joyous and bustling scene instantly felt somewhat desolate. However, those who left knew Lu Lin wasn’t to blame and offered him comfort before their departure. Lu Lin nodded, bidding each friend goodbye.
He also made a decision in his heart. Originally, Lu Lin had wanted to guide his parents once he confirmed he could engrave Star Skills for others with 100% success. But after encountering the artist from the Black Shark Society, Lu Lin changed his mind. The stronger Lu Lin became, the more his enemies would focus solely on him. Even the Black Shark Society would have to weigh whether they could face the wrath of a more powerful Lu Lin. After conceiving the idea of awakening people, Lu Lin didn’t prioritize it for his parents. Instead, he approached Wang Juan and Da Xiang, partly to avoid involving his parents in his conflict with the Black Shark Society.
Looking at it now, such thinking was simply terrible. It was like an ostrich burying its head in the sand when faced with an insurmountable enemy. Apart from awaiting death and hoping to remain unseen, there was no benefit.
On the way back from Junsheng Hotel, after weighing the pros and cons, Lu Lin finally broached the subject with his parents.
"Mom and Dad, I’ve made a decision."
"I want to help you awaken."
"Huh?"
Lu Ping and Meng Yu stared at him incredulously, wondering why Lu Lin was suddenly spouting nonsense.
Awakening? If they could awaken, they would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?
"Mom and Dad, trust me. I can help you awaken."
"When we get home, I’ll guide Star Skills for you."
After saying this, Lu Lin ignored his parents’ puzzled gazes, opened the car door, and got out.
Only then did Lu Ping and Meng Yu realize they had arrived downstairs.
Following Lu Lin back home, Lu Ping closed the door to the room and asked, "Son, what did you just say? You can help us awaken?"
"Yes."
Meeting his father’s probing gaze, Lu Lin nodded seriously.
"Last night, I helped Da Xiang and Wang Juan comprehend Star Skills. As long as they persist in cultivation, they can at least reach the level of Zero Level Peak Star Core Warrior."
"However, for now, I haven’t figured out how to create Star Veins."
"No need, Star Veins aren’t urgent."
Lu Ping was overjoyed, never expecting his long-standing dream to come true at this moment.
The prospect of awakening their Talent falling to their son was something Lu Ping and Meng Yu had never imagined.
"Son, then, shall we start now?" Lu Ping was growing impatient.
"Yes, let’s start now."
Since there wasn’t enough space at home, Lu Lin went into the master bedroom with his dad, asking his mom to wait outside.
After entering the Star Power Domain, Lu Ping smacked his lips. His son’s Star Power Domain was somewhat shabby. Even as an excellent Star Guide, he was still using such a simple and plain Star Power Domain, not bothering to alter its layout. Earth Talent could be used to create many brilliant and extraordinary designs.
Lu Ping couldn’t help but think that if he had a Star Power Domain of his own, his design would definitely be more beautiful than Lu Lin’s.
As he was thinking this, Lu Ping suddenly felt an influx of information in his brain.
[Star Skill: Stone Skin]
Lu Lin’s Innate Attribute was inherited from his dad; he was Earth Element, so his dad was naturally Earth Element too. Without much hesitation, Lu Lin prepared an Earth Element defense Star Skill for his dad.
Having this Star Skill would give Lu Lin some peace of mind regarding his father’s safety. Moreover, Lu Lin planned to teach Inch Step to his dad as well. This would grant him greater mobility while maintaining his defense.
He recalled his dad proudly declaring himself a Fourth Level soldier when they met Cen Xian at the hotel. The Federal Military Department’s classification for soldiers has only four levels. First Level is for new recruits, Second Level for regular soldiers, Third Level for elite soldiers, and Fourth Level for Hero Veterans—individuals who could only earn this rank by making significant combat achievements. Anyone ranked higher is no longer considered a soldier but a sergeant. His dad achieving Fourth Level soldier status demonstrated his strong battlefield experience from his time in service; he might have even participated in large-scale military operations. Don’t forget, Lu Ping had pulled out a spear when the artist tried to assassinate Lu Lin.
With offensive, mobility, and defensive capabilities, Lu Lin believed that his dad, with such a setup, would have no problem protecting himself and Mom in a society where Star Core Warriors were scarce.
After settling things with Dad, Lu Lin called his mom in.
When Meng Yu entered the Star Power Domain, she voiced the same sentiment as Lu Ping.
Her son’s Star Power Domain was truly shabby; he could at least add some simple decorations!
Lu Lin was speechless at their shared sentiment.
It seemed redesigning the Star Power Domain had to be moved up the agenda.
After testing Meng Yu’s Innate Attribute, Lu Lin discovered it was surprisingly Wood System. For the Wood System, healing and recovery-type Star Skills were the primary choices. Lu Lin had many such Star Skills stored, but he didn’t want Meng Yu to be merely a Support healer.
Just knowing how to heal wouldn’t be very useful when facing danger.
Lu Lin sifted through various Wood System skills: Growth, Healing, Refresh, Regeneration, Forest... After an eye-straining search, Lu Lin finally found a Star Skill more suitable for his mom.
[Star Skill: Hidden Wood]
[Introduction: Trees are your friends; you can hide within them (active skill)]
[Note: Hidden within wood, unseen by ten eyes]
This Star Skill was one he had recorded when Guiding Star Skills for the elite sergeant from the Maolin Training Base. It allowed one to hide within trees, completely undetectable. Even if the tree were cut down or damaged, the person hidden inside would remain completely unharmed. However, it had one flaw: vulnerability to fire. If caught by flames, failing to emerge from the tree would result in being reduced to ashes along with it.
In Green City, the City Guard placed great importance on planting and maintaining plants. As long as his mom trained the Hidden Wood Star Skill to a proficient level, or even mastery, Lu Lin believed few in Green City could harm her.
After the Star Skill Guidance was completed, Lu Lin explained the use of these two Star Skills to his parents.
Upon hearing that she could hide within trees, Meng Yu insisted on going downstairs to experiment. Having just received the Star Skill’s introduction, she found it hard to believe it was real.
Lu Lin and his dad could only follow her downstairs helplessly.
The basketball court behind Lishui Bay was lined with several tall trees. Actually, Lu Lin originally wanted to try it within the residential area, but his parents unanimously refused, afraid that people might see and expose Lu Lin’s secret, so they had no choice but to come here.
"Okay, I’ll go in first, and then you guys can try to find me," his mom said, excited as a little girl, then hopped behind a Great Tree.
Gone.
His mom’s figure was no longer visible to the naked eye. Only by using his Perceive Star Skill could Lu Lin sense a faint trace of his mom’s aura.
This Star Skill was truly excellent, definitely the best method for escaping a crisis. As long as his mom didn’t show off her Star Skill too often, it could at least catch enemies off guard in a dangerous situation.